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Read to Lead Podcast

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Read to Lead Podcast episodes

  • An Encore and Ad-Free Presentation: A Conversation with Seth Godin
    This is an encore and ad-free presentation of my conversation with Seth Godin, originally released in January 2015.
    It has been edited since its original publication and is better than ever. If you’ve never heard it, you must. But even if you have, I think you’ll agree it’s worthy of a repeat listen. Not because of me, but because of Seth.
    Since Seth and I first talked, he blogged about similar topics and even linked to Read to Lead in his post. Uh, yeah, I was thrilled to say the least.
    If you don’t know his work, Seth is the author of 18 bestsellers that have been translated into 35 languages. His latest is What to do When it’s Your Turn (and it’s Always Your Turn). He’s the founder of several companies, a member of the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame and an influential speaker around the world.
    He writes about treating people with respect, the changing economy and ideas that spread. Mostly, he creates projects, many of which end up failing.
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, Seth will share how to:

    Overcome resistance to change
    Resolve often knowing you can with not always believing you can
    Handle criticism of your work
    And much more!

    Seth in Action
    You can see Seth in action in one of his three TED talks here.
    Seth Godin’s Book
    You can order your copy of What to do When it’s Your Turn (and it’s Always Your Turn) right now.

    Resources Seth Recommends
    Tom Peters
    Seth Godin Resources
    The best place to find out more about Seth is at his super popular blog.
    You can also visit his business website.
    Follow  on Twitter…@ThisIsSethsBlog.
    Be sure to check out this entrepreneurial 15-episode podcast series from Seth called Startup School.
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    27 min
  • Episode #133: Breaking the Trust Barrier with JV Venable
    Today’s guest, JV Venable, has done some pretty amazing things during the course of his life.
    He is a graduate of the USAF’s Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun anyone?), and he’s flown fighter aircraft all over the world.
    He has led individuals, teams, and organizations as large as 1,100 people at the highest ends of performance and risk in both peacetime and combat, including serving as the commander and demonstration leader of the USAF jet demonstration team, the Thunderbirds.
    I know, right?
    He is also an inspirational speaker, seminar leader, and coach on building high-performance teams, and his new book is Breaking the Trust Barrier: How Leaders Close the Gaps for High Performance.
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, JV and I discuss:

    How he responds to those who suggest leading in the military and inside a company can’t be easily compared
    The concept of “drafting” and how you can effectively close the gaps within your organization
    The key components for developing Commitment, Loyalty and Trust
    And a lot more…”


    This Episode is Sponsored By FreshBooks
    FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial.
    To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.
    If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line.

    JV’s Latest Book
    You can order your copy of Breaking the Trust Barrier: How Leaders Close the Gaps for High Performance right now.
    JV in Action

    Books JV Recommends
    Teamwork: What Must Go Right / What Can Go Wrong by Carl Larson and Frank M J Lafasto
    Leading Change by John P. Kotter
    Seven Came Through by Eddie Rickenbacker
    South: The ENDURANCE Expedition by Ernest Shackleton
    JV’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about JV is at his website.
    Here, you can pick up a copy of JV’s new book.
    You might consider booking JV to speak at your next event.
    Connect with JV on Twitter and LinkedIn.
    26 min
  • Episode #132: Self-Help for the Rest of Us with Terry Lancaster
    My guest today lives in my town, but we’ve never met. His name is Terry Lancaster.
    Suffice it to say it won’t be long before we do meet face-to-face. He’s pretty awesome.
    He is an entrepreneur, speaker, and #1 best selling author. He helps salespeople and entrepreneurs create better lives and build better businesses one step at a time using the power of habit, focus and flow.
    He is a TEDx speaker and his articles have appeared in Forbes and The Good Men Project.
    Terry’s #1 bestselling book is Better! Self-Help for the Rest of Us.
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, Terry and I discuss:

    The difference between striving for perfection and living a perfectly great life
    His belief that sustainable change is almost always achieved through incremental change
    Why expectations are the enemy of happiness and gratitude is its BFF
    And a lot more…


    This Episode is Sponsored By FreshBooks
    FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial.
    To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.
    If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line.

    Terry’s Latest Book
    You can order your copy of Better! Self-Help for the Rest of Us right now.
    Terry in Action

    Books Terry Recommends
    The books of Dale Carnegie, including How to Win Friends and Influence People.
    Not Taught: What it Takes to Be Successful in the 21st Century That Nobody’s Teaching You from Jim Keenan. Jim was also a recent guest on Read to Lead.
    The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
    Terry Lancaster’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about Terry is at his website.
    Here, you can pick up a copy of Terry’s new book.
    You might consider booking Terry to speak at your next event.
    Connect with Terry on Twitter and LinkedIn.
    We also chatted about the work of Stanford professor B.J. Fogg and his site
    34 min
  • Episode #131: The Startling Effect Others Have On You…And What to Do About It
    Most leadership coaching focuses on helping leaders build their skills and knowledge, and close gaps in their performance.
    That’s great, but not enough.
    Clinical psychologist, author, and international speaker Dr. Henry Cloud believes that the best performers draw on another vital resource: personal and professional relationships that fuel growth and help them surpass current limits.
    In fact, Dr. Cloud says that while popular wisdom suggests that we should not allow others to have power over us, the reality is they do, for better or worse. We don’t have a choice whether or not others have power in our lives, but we can choose what kinds of relationships we want.
    Dr. Cloud’s latest book (he’s written over 30 –  including New York Times bestsellers) is The Power of the Other: The startling effect people have on you, from the boardroom to the bedroom and beyond – and what to do about it.
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, Dr. Cloud and I discuss:

    The four kinds of connectedness, and the one in which you can truly thrive
    Advice for you if you’re struggling with whether to continue a work or personal relationship that is draining your energy
    What we need to understand about Freedom, Control and Responsibility
    And a lot more


    This Episode is Sponsored By FreshBooks
    FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial.
    To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.
    If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line.

    Dr. Cloud’s Latest Book
    You can order your copy of The Power of the Other: The startling effect people have on you, from the boardroom to the bedroom and beyond – and what to do about it right now.
    Dr. Cloud in Action

    Books Dr. Cloud Recommends
    The books of Peter F. Drucker. Specifically, Dr. Cloud mentioned Drucker’s book Management.
    Ego Psychology by Gertrude Blanck and Rubin Blanck
    Love & Will by Rollo May
    No Man is and Island by Thomas Merton
    The Spirit of Enterprise by George Gilder
    Dr. Cloud’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about Dr. Cloud is at his website.
    Here, you can pick up a copy of Dr. Cloud’s new book.
    You might consider booking Dr.
    39 min
  • Episode #130: Success at Work Through Improv
    The relatively new science of Performative Psychology is one with which I’m quite fascinated.
    It is, according to EastSideInstitute.org, “a shift from a natural science-based and individualistic approach to understanding human life, to a more cultural and relational approach.”
    For 20 years, today’s guest has been creating custom workshops that artfully blend techniques from theatrical performance with this new science with dramatic results.
    Cathy Salit is the CEO and founder of Performance of a Lifetime, a consulting firm specializing in helping leaders and companies with the human side of business and strategy.
    She is a sought-after speaker and executive coach who has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Wired.  And, she is also the author of Performance Breakthrough: A Radical Approach to Success at Work.
    Listen to our chat below
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    In today’s episode, Cathy and I discuss:

    The importance of making the distinction between the idea of knowing versus growing
    She’ll walk us through the 5 Fundamentals of Performance
    Why many teams struggle with the same issues
    And a lot more…”


    This Episode is Sponsored By FreshBooks
    FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial.
    To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.
    If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line.

    Cathy Salit’s Latest Book
    You can order your copy of Performance Breakthrough: A Radical Approach to Success at Work right now.
    Cathy in Action

    Books Cathy Recommends
    Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art by Stephen Nachmanovitch
    Let’s Develop!: A Guide to Continuous Personal Growth by Fred Newman
    Cathy also mentioned Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins
    Cathy Salit’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about Cathy is at her website.
    Here, you can pick up a copy of Cathy’s new book.
    You might consider booking Cathy to speak at your next event.
    Connect with Cathy on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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    45 min
  • #130: Success at Work Through Improv

    Performance Breakthrough artfully blends techniques from theatrical performance with the new science of performative psychology, guiding readers through forging new relationships guaranteed to yield greater success and satisfaction.

    45 min

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